23 minutes ago, Bluesport said:

I would give Lynn Ray a call since we are just lobbing names in the air.

How old is Coach Ray?

And although I think he had an amazing career at CCH I would be a hard pass on this one.

1 minute ago, theguru said:

How old is Coach Ray?

And although I think he had an amazing career at CCH I would be a hard pass on this one.

75-ish.

So with all the hype here the big question is where will the money come from to pay a high profile coach? 
 

Thinking fundraiser or cookie sale.

What about Brandon Smith? Are we aloud to mention his name or is he also Off Limits to the Unrealistic Fan Base per se? I really like what he’s done in Bowling Green.

Purple Prides might have something to say about that hire. 

1 minute ago, THUNDERBIRDS said:

What about Brandon Smith? Are we aloud to mention his name or is he also Off Limits to the Unrealistic Fan Base per se? I really like what he’s done in Bowling Green.

Brandon Smith absolutely should be invited to interview. His name was mentioned 3 or 4 times in this thread...
 

 

38 minutes ago, THUNDERBIRDS said:

What about Brandon Smith? Are we aloud to mention his name or is he also Off Limits to the Unrealistic Fan Base per se? I really like what he’s done in Bowling Green.

I think that would be a bad move for Coach Smith. 

Just now, theguru said:

I think that would be a bad move for Coach Smith. 

Got it!

By now everyone knows the status of Weinrich, but what about the rest of the staff? Not sure how a situation like this works.

2 minutes ago, Lions Paw said:

By now everyone knows the status of Weinrich, but what about the rest of the staff? Not sure how a situation like this works.

They’re all welcome to reapply once a Coach is Hired. That is my understanding. Anyone else know how that works? Certainly we have someone on this site that’s been through this.

How much would this job pay a coach?

48 minutes ago, THUNDERBIRDS said:

They’re all welcome to reapply once a Coach is Hired. That is my understanding. Anyone else know how that works? Certainly we have someone on this site that’s been through this.

I do believe that is correct.  They can all reapply once a new coach is hired.  However, I have to say, I've heard a lot the last few days, and I'm pretty sure this was mentioned on here in a thread even last year, that this was a pretty dysfunctional staff.   It seems there was a fair amount of openly questioning each other, coaches doing their own thing, and in some cases just completely blowing off the head coach.  Now, from my perspective, I think that also has to fall on the head coach if you're keeping those guys on your staff, but I would also have to think this isn't exactly a secret in coaching circles and anyone we've been talking about coming in would most likely be aware as well.   

3 hours ago, THUNDERBIRDS said:

What about Brandon Smith? Are we aloud to mention his name or is he also Off Limits to the Unrealistic Fan Base per se? I really like what he’s done in Bowling Green.

No one said you couldn't mention names. My whole point is that why would a good coach in a good situation leave to go to Highlands at this moment in time? This isnt 6-7 years ago. And whether you like it or not, there is an overwhelming perception across the state that your fan base is a little unrealistic. And coaches are very in tune to that in todays coaching climate. If you don't believe me, fine, could care less. Its my opinion and I am sticking to it. (For reference--some of the names that have been thrown out are like a who's who list of never going to happen or at least not real likely). 

With that said, Brandon Smith sounds like a great move. A proven winner who has won his own championship, who was independent enough to strike out on his own (and it appears that he did while trying not to trade on his Fathers success).

Off the top of my head, it reminds me of Justin Haddix going to Corbin.

I just come from the school of thought that, being realistic and having a true understanding of where things are, give Highlands their best chance to get the best coach for their situation. Gino, Tommy B, etc are not walking through the door ..best to focus on realistic options.

I heard that Chuck may join his son's staff at SW next year.  Brandon played at Western and I know he loves the area.  I think he would be a great hire but I don't think he's leaving Bowling Green anytime soon. 

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I do think this one of the best jobs in the state.  But it will take a coach with a big ego to not care about hearing Dale's name mentioned every time they lose a game many think they shouldn't.  There are many that fit that mold but it will have to be the right person.  I think it's a great job.